POUGHKEEPSIE – Newly elected Dutchess County Court Judge Kara Gerry, 44, who has served as an assistant DA in Orange County and a bureau chief in the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office, ceremoniously took her oath of office at a ceremony in the Dutchess County Courthouse on Friday morning. Gathered in the large ceremonial courtroom were friends, family members, and .
The ceremony, presided over by Dutchess County Family Court Judge Jeffrey Martin, featured remarks from her campaign manager, John Rossi, former Judge David Steinberg, and Gerry’s sister, Frances Buckley. The oath of office was administered by Orange County Supreme Court Judge Loren Williams, and she donned her black robe with the assistance of her husband.
“Good judging begins with good listening,” Judge Gerry said. She continued by proclaiming, “Every matter before the court deserves careful attention, fairness, and respect.” The subject turned to Judge Gerry’s strategy for presiding over cases, with her saying, “I’m committed to approaching this role with humility, open-mindedness, and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law.”
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